The Akron Zoo will host Brew at the Zoo from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 2. The entire zoo will be open. Attendees will receive six free beer samples and full-sized beers will be available for $4. The participating breweries are: Indigo Imp, Thirsty Dog, Ohio, Elevator, Great Lakes, Black Box, North Coast, Alltech’s Lexington and Roobrew.

Tickets are $15 for zoo members and $21 for nonmembers. For more details or to register, call 330-375-2550 ext. 7231 or click here. Only guests 21 and older are permitted.

The Cincinnati Zoo Brew, set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 3, is sold out, according to the zoo website. The event features beers from Samuel Adams. For more details, click here.